The Good Life Complete Box Set DVD

The Good Life is a complete DVD box set of the British comedy series, presented in series order across four discs. It includes the fourth series, the 1977 Christmas Special and the 1978 Royal Command Performance, with 14 hours and 48 minutes of listed runtime.

At a glance

The story follows Tom and Barbara Good as they leave the rat race to turn their suburban garden into a self-sufficient smallholding.
The listing says the discs are presented in series order and include the fourth and final series.
Also listed are the 1977 Christmas Special and the 1978 Royal Command Performance.

Price

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Reference price: ~~£14.99~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Four discs collect the complete series with nearly fifteen hours of listed runtime.
English audio and subtitles are listed, alongside English audio description.
The stated extras extend the set beyond the main series.

Technical specifications

13 specifications

Disc and playback details
Format	PAL
Genre	comedy
Number of discs	4
Runtime	14 hours and 48 minutes
Audio	English (Dolby Digital 2.0)
Subtitles	English

Production and release
Actors	Felicity Kendal, Paul Eddington, Penelope Keith, Reginald Marsh, Richard Briers
Director	John Howard Davies
Writers	Bob Larbey, John Esmonde
Studio	Acorn
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Release date	7 Dec. 2015

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	13.5 x 3 x 19 cm; 200 g

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers looking for the complete The Good Life series on DVD.
Fans of British television comedy and the show's self-sufficiency storyline.
Buyers who want the Christmas Special and Royal Command Performance included.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a digital or streaming edition rather than PAL DVDs.
Viewers who need a confirmed picture aspect ratio, which the listing leaves unknown.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 1,950 ratings

5 stars87%87%
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Customer feedback is strongly positive about the comedy, cast chemistry, acting and entertainment, with viewers also describing it as a nostalgic classic and praising its value. That feedback suits buyers seeking a long-running series to revisit. The listing specifies four PAL discs and nearly fifteen hours of runtime, but the feedback does not establish technical picture or playback performance.

Positive themes

Customers praise the humour and the chemistry between the actors.
Feedback describes the series as entertaining, a timeless classic and an enjoyable trip back to the Seventies.
Customers speak positively about the acting and perceived value.

Frequently asked questions

What is included in this box set?

The listing describes the complete series in series order across four discs. It also names the 1977 Christmas Special and the 1978 Royal Command Performance.

What are the audio and subtitle options?

The listing gives English (Dolby Digital 2.0) audio, English subtitles and English audio description.

How long is the listed runtime?

The stated runtime is 14 hours and 48 minutes.

Will it play on any DVD player?

The format is listed as PAL. Confirm that your DVD player or television setup supports PAL playback before buying.